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Elio Motors has taken the next step in its plan to manufacture its $6,800 3-wheel vehicles in Louisiana; the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board (IDB) completed its purchase of the former General Motors Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, allowing Elio Motors to progress in its manufacturing timeline.

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billion in 2015 up from an estimated $95.5 Trends in global market for lightweight materials in transportation, 2009-2015. million tons in 2015 after rising at a CAGR of 7.7% million tons in 2015 after rising at a CAGR of 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 3 million tons by 2015. Source: BCC.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., over the same period in 2014.

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Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Hyundai plans to make a limited supply of the Tucson ix FCEV in 2012 and begin mass production in 2015.

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The complaint further alleges that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States motor vehicles that are designed differently from what Volkswagen had stated in applications for certification to EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Jetta Sportwagen (2009-2014).

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Forecasts show a 2009 model-year fuel economy rating of 30.1 mpg by 2016.

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The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere. —John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America.

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The firm forecasts an immediate boom in demand for ternary Li-ion batteries—mainly used to power alternative energy vehicles—from 4.4GWh in 2015 to 10 GWh in 2016. China started giving state aid to alternative energy vehicles (AEV) makers in 2009 to promote the development of green vehicles to help tackle air pollution.

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Dr. Burns is the former Corporate Vice President of Research & Development and Planning at General Motors ( earlier post ). After leaving GM in 2009, Dr. Burns was a Professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Michigan (2011-2015), and Director of the Program for Sustainable Mobility at Columbia University (2010-2014).

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Clearpath will use the funding to grow the company’s industrial division, OTTO Motors , launched in 2015 to focus on self-driving vehicles for material transport inside manufacturing and warehouse operations. Factories operate like small indoor cities, complete with roads, traffic, intersections and pedestrians.

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US energy-related CO 2 emissions decreased by 89 million metric tons (MMmt), from 5,259 MMmt in 2015 to 5,170 MMmt in 2016. Natural gas CO 2 emissions have increased every year since 2009. The 2016 increase in energy‐related CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector was led by motor gasoline consumption, according to EIA.

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Hyundai • Kia Motors and key hydrogen stakeholders from Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Iceland recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of collaboration towards market deployment of zero. automotive players back in September 2009. emission hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).

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This is the first electric drive module from BorgWarner following its acquisition of Remy in 2015. The integrated design of the electric motor and transmission enables weight, cost and space savings. Earlier post.). BorgWarner’s eDM provides primary or secondary propulsion for pure electric or P4-type hybrid vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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—John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai Motor Company plans to introduce 18 models by 2025. NEXO leads Hyundai Motor’s plans in development of zero-emission vehicles. The motor develops 291 lb.ft. of torque distributed to the front wheels. kVA per liter.

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The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Golf (Model Years 2009 – 2015).

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DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015. Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications. Technologies for improved internal combustion engines and other engine types (e.g., Fuel cells - transportation.

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General Motors will invest more than $356 million in a new engine line in Flint and driveline and powertrain components in Saginaw and Grand Rapids, creating more than 50 jobs and helping to retain nearly 500 positions. Since 2009, GM has made investment commitments in Michigan of more than $9 billion. billion, including $353.4

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has been with us since the 2009 model year. When it's replaced for the 2014 model year, the model line will include not only a sedan and a wagon but also a pair of hybrids--one that plugs in--and a brand-new Quattro all-wheel drive system that uses an electric motor to.

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Unlike radial flux motors with a cylindrical rotor turning within a cylindrical stator, axial flux motors use a disc-like rotor sandwiched between two (or facing one) disc-like stator(s)., a 2007 spin out from Imperial College London, has launched its new generation of Axial Flux motor and generator technology. Source: Dr. M.

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In its largest single plant investment in the US this year, General Motors announced $1.4 Since June 2009, GM has announced US facility investment of approximately $17.8 billion for a range of improvements to its Arlington Assembly Plant to more competitively produce high-quality full-size SUVs. Approximately $4.5 billion of the $5.4

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Honda Motor Co., announced that Takahiro Hachigo, currently the company’s Managing Officer, will become Senior Managing Officer effective in April 2015, and will become President, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director in late June 2015. He served as Vice President and Director of Honda Motor Europe Ltd.

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The joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors will begin construction of its new facility early next year, pending relevant government approvals. billion (US$1 billion) first phase is scheduled to open in 2015. It will enable SGMW to reach its production target of 2 million vehicles per year by the end of 2015.

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Ford Motor Company is teaming with DTE Energy to build Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. Construction is slated to begin in September and be completed in early 2015. The solar installation is part of an initiative DTE Energy launched in 2009 called SolarCurrents.

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Renovo Motors , Inc. Using a factory-modified Shelby American CSX9000 rolling chassis (“Cobra Daytona Coupe”), Renovo’s eponymous coupe features twin mid-mounted sequential axial-flux motors producing more than 370 kW (500 hp) and 1,000 lb-ft (1,356 N·m) of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.4 Price is $529,000.

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The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. The new General Motors Company is primarily owned by the governments of the United States, Canada and Ontario, and by a trust fund providing medical benefits to UAW retirees. The new General Motors Company will not initially be publicly traded.

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

In a pre-Christmas media event, Ford president and CEO Mark Fields said while 2014 was a good year for the company, 2015 has the potential to be a “ breakthrough year ”. Our vision for the customer experience is that every time someone touches Ford Motor Company … a smile comes on their face. That’s a tremendous amount of growth.

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In December 2015, the Volkswagen Group presented specific technical measures to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for the EA189 engines affected by the NO x issue. In the case of the Amarok, the Federal Motor Transport Authority has confirmed that this objective has been fully achieved. Earlier post.)

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However, between 2015 and 2016, emissions decreased by only 1.5 While all van manufacturers respected their specific emission targets in 2017, three car manufacturers (Automobili Lamborghini, Mazda Motor Corporation and Société des Automobiles Alpine), representing together 1.4% The biggest changes were observed between 2009 and 2013.

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In this article, let’s discuss the thrilling and dramatic story of Tesla Motors and how did they survive through the challenging situations. Yes, he founded SpaceX but not Tesla motors. From then onwards the course of Tesla motors was to change forever. The Beginning (2003). Musk Joining The Venture (2004).

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Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors is a 50/50 joint venture through which Kia Motors manufactures, markets and services vehicles in China.). in 2010 (13 th ).

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2015 Sonata 2.0T Hyundai introduced its seventh-generation 2015 Sonata mid-size sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai continues its all four-cylinder Theta engine lineup for the 2015 Sonata. Information on the 2015 Sonata Hybrid will come later this year.) The 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T A revised 2.4-liter

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Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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At the IAA this year, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe in relation to the international Regulation on “AEBS – Advanced Emergency Braking Systems”. tonnes, and to all newly registered vehicles with effect from 1 November 2015.

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The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s ’s withdrawal from new-vehicle sales in Europe and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s Toyota Motor Corp. Honda Motor Co.’s The government ended its subsidies for replacing old cars in September 2009. The EU market for new passenger cars declined by 5.5%

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2015) shows that the external benefits from electric cars vary widely (and can even be negative) depending on how electricity is generated. —Borenstein and Davis (2015). Severin Borenstein and Lucas Davis (2015) “ The Distributional Effects of US Clean Energy Tax Credits ”. For example, Holland et al. billion (19.3%).

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The B-Class F-CELL is a Compact Sports Tourer which will be introduced to customers by the end of 2009 and is more powerful and efficient than the A-Class F-CELL. The electric motor develops a peak output of 100 kW (136 hp) and a maximum torque of 320 N·m (236 lb-ft). The company expects marketability as early as 2015.

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Unlike other hybrids in the segment, the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid utilizes a six-speed automatic transmission with a 50 kW electric motor in place of the standard torque converter. —Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. The vehicle is powered by Hyundai’s 2.0-liter liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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